Valorant News, Guides & Articles - WIN.gg https://win.gg/valorant/ Your competitive edge in gaming and esports Tue, 14 Mar 2023 10:28:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://win.gg/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cropped-win_gg_purple-1-32x32.png Valorant News, Guides & Articles - WIN.gg https://win.gg/valorant/ 32 32 Sentinels planning to bail SicK out of jail, reports say https://win.gg/news/sentinels-planning-to-bail-sick-out-of-jail-reports-say/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:54:39 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=94289 Valorant team Sentinels is planning to bail SicK out of jail, according to recent reports.

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]]> How to plant the Spike with Gekko without dying https://win.gg/news/how-to-plant-the-spike-with-gekko-without-dying/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 18:53:20 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=94268 Don't let Wingman's cuteness fool you. He can steal Radianite from under your nose!

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]]> Kyedae responds to cancer hate after winning Best Valorant Streamer award https://win.gg/news/kyedae-responds-to-cancer-hate-after-winning-best-valorant-streamer-award/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:30:20 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=94262 Even Tarik thinks she deserves the win, but trolls are not happy.

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]]> xQc reportedly close to signing Valorant team Turtle Troop https://win.gg/news/xqc-reportedly-close-to-signing-valorant-team-turtle-troop/ Sat, 11 Mar 2023 10:18:34 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=94177 Former Overwatch pro xQc has another esports itch to scratch.

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]]> Complete guide to playing Gekko, Valorant’s OP agent https://win.gg/news/complete-guide-to-playing-gekko-valorants-op-agent/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:48:46 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=94139 Valorant’s sixth initiator Gekko is easy to learn, but smart players can execute incredible tricks out of his simple toolkit. Here’s how to play Gekko in Valorant to easily win your games! Valorant agent 22 Gekko is equipped with a flash, stun, and molotov. His ultimate is a mix of Skye’s Seekers and Killjoy’s Lockdown, making […]

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]]> Valorant players think new agent Gekko needs a nerf https://win.gg/news/valorant-players-think-new-agent-gekko-needs-a-nerf/ Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:48:30 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=94030 Gekko is here, and Valorant players think that his toolkit is not completely balanced.

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]]> Valorant patch 6.04 fixes bugs and introduces Gekko https://win.gg/news/valorant-patch-6-04-fixes-bugs-and-introduces-gekko/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 16:53:31 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=93965 Valorant patch 6.04 is here, bringing Gekko, Oni 2.0, rank reset, and bug fixes. 

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]]> Here’s everything in Valorant Episode 6 Act 2 battle pass https://win.gg/news/heres-everything-in-valorant-episode-6-act-2-battle-pass/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 12:19:10 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=93945 The new battle pass is packed with shiny new gun skins, player cards, sprays, and a mouth-watering knife skin.

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]]> Valorant pro SicK in legal trouble, arrested for trespassing https://win.gg/news/valorant-player-arrested-after-ferrari-car-dealership-altercation/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 18:57:57 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=93886 Valorant pro SicK has been arrested after an incident at a car dealership in Texas, leaving the Valorant scene concerned.

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]]> Kyedae opens up about her cancer, says she “feels sick” https://win.gg/news/kyedae-opens-up-about-her-cancer-says-she-feels-sick/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:47:58 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=93871 While she looks fine physically, Kyedae said she already "feels sick" in a recent health update stream.

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]]> Gekko’s song “GREATER THAN ONE” is out now https://win.gg/news/listen-to-valorant-agent-gekkos-theme/ Sun, 05 Mar 2023 20:30:11 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=93838 New Valorant agent Gekko has gotten his own song and music video!

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]]> Fnatic is the VCT LOCK//IN Sao Paulo champion https://win.gg/news/fnatic-is-the-vct-lock-in-sao-paulo-champion/ Sun, 05 Mar 2023 03:16:27 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=93816 Fnatic is the VCT LOCK//IN Sao Paulo Champion! The European squad took down the local team and fan favorite LOUD.

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]]> Here are all the abilities of Valorant agent 22 Gekko https://win.gg/news/here-are-all-the-abilities-of-valorant-agent-22-gekko/ Sat, 04 Mar 2023 17:18:38 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=93798 Finally, Valorant agent 22 Gekko is here. The green-haired initiator is everything Valorant needs right now! Let’s look at his abilities. Story-wise, Valorant’s current roster is too grim. With his green hair and chirpy personality, Gekko brings tons of laughs and cute monsters. After an unfortunate leak earlier, Riot has now officially ripped away the veil […]

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]]> Valorant agent 22 Gekko leaked, and Riot isn’t pleased https://win.gg/news/valorant-agent-22-gekko-leaked-and-riot-isnt-pleased/ Sat, 04 Mar 2023 08:06:16 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=93790 Valorant agent 22 Gekko has been leaked, and developers aren’t happy. Recently, ValorLeaks did some digging and found the name of Valorant agent 22, Gekko. Nothing more was yet known, and Riot’s official teasers were doing a great job of creating hype. From Gekko arguing with Reyna over purple hair to annoying “Beard Papi,” the […]

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]]> Popular Valorant streamer Kyedae diagnosed with cancer https://win.gg/news/popular-valorant-streamer-kyedae-diagnosed-with-cancer/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 08:29:28 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=93736 Valorant streamer and 100 Thieves content creator Kyedae “Kyedae” Shymko has been diagnosed with cancer. She shared the heartbreaking news with her fans on Friday.  Twitch streamer Kyedae rose to popularity playing Valorant. But some also know her as Tyson “TenZ” Ngo’s partner, thanks to their cute viral TikToks. Kyedae has garnered a massive following over […]

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]]> Valorant Premier mode beta starts, adds team matchmaking https://win.gg/news/valorant-premier-mode-beta-starts-adds-team-matchmaking/ Thu, 02 Mar 2023 20:34:19 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=93709 Team matchmaking is now a feature in Valorant as Premier mode enter’s open beta. Here’s how the new system works.

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]]> Valorant agent 22: All we know about Gekko so far https://win.gg/news/valorant-agent-22-all-we-know-about-gekko-so-far/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:27:57 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=93587 Valorant agent 22 teasers are already in motion, but it’s still tough to say what exactly they do. Here’s everything we know about agent 22 Gekko. Valorant protocol recently got a controller addition in Harbor, but the agent was underwhelming. Now, Riot is prepping to roll out a brand new agent who should spice up […]

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]]> Omen-Astra wallhack proves Valorant is a horror game https://win.gg/news/omen-astra-wallhack-proves-valorant-is-a-horror-game/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:23:41 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=93529 Valorant is a lore-heavy game, but game mechanics remain distinct from the storyline. But, the universes are clashing as Omen gains a wallhack into the galaxy of Astra.  Riot Games has focused heavily on Valorant lore since the release. In 2023, the story is as immersive as any action Sci-Fi movie. There are dead family […]

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]]> Oni 2.0 is coming to Valorant with a hot new katana https://win.gg/news/oni-2-0-is-back-at-least-according-to-the-leaks/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:59:10 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=93466 Prepare your wallets because Oni 2.0 is happening, and it’s all official — almost.  Valorant inventory is stacked with exquisite weapons, but some are more popular than others. A few designs that ride has rolled out in Valorant are in a league of their own which is why newer skins fail to match their greatness. […]

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]]> Moist Esports has signed a Valorant team for $500,000 https://win.gg/moist-esports-has-signed-a-valorant-team-for-500k/ Sun, 26 Feb 2023 23:58:09 +0000 https://win.gg/?p=93430 There's a new NA Challengers team to root for: The Moist Moguls are coming to Valorant after Moist Esports signed a new team.

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